"The arts enable personal, intellectual, social, economic, and human growth by fostering creativity and providing opportunities for expression beyond the limits of language."

- NJ Department of Education

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! I am very excited to be teaching in my ninth year at PHS. Last summer I completed a third and final year of work toward my graduate degree in dance (MFA in Dance) at Hollins University in Virginia! I now hold a master's degree in dance and have attained the highest level of learning in the subject. I am very excited to share all of my new knowledge with you throughout the school year.

Please reference the Schoology page for your class often. There you can also find course documents, homework assignments, rehearsal dates for the performance final in May and any other performance opportunities that may come up throughout the year.

Looking forward to a great year!

Ms. P's Info:

Ms. Pantaliano, a.k.a "Ms. P", is a professional dancer, choreographer, dance coach, teacher and activist with over 25 years of extensive training in modern, jazz, hip hop, improvisation, choreography and performance art. She is a 2003 graduate from Roger Williams University where she received a BA in Dance and Performance Studies. Most recently, she has completed her graduate work toward an MFA in Dance through Hollins University. Her research is focused at the intersection of identity, movement and gender studies in the framework of the house dance culture. Ms. Pantaliano is the resident dance teacher at Piscataway High School, Coach of the Chiefs Dance Team and choreographer for the drama club.

Important Parent/Guardian Information!!!

Please take a moment to register your e-mail address at piscatawaydata@pway.orgin order to access the "Parent Module". Send your first and last name, your child's first and last name, grade, and school. An e-mail will be sent shortly with your login I.D. and password.

All grades and class assignments will be posted throughout the year on Genesis and the Class Calendar/Homework page of my website.

*** All assignments are subject to change, based on student or teacher need and schedules. **

This Month in Dance History

October, 1967: The latest sensation in the dance world is Joffrey Ballet’s Astarte, a multi-media presentation that features a rock score, blinding lights, and a pas de deux expressing love – a hippie ballet.

October, 1970: Peter Martins is a new member of the New York City Ballet. Coming from the Royal Danish Ballet specifically to dance for Balanchine, Martins appears most often with Suzanne Farrell, creating a partnership that inspires Balanchine and awes audiences.